Muellera nitens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.J.Silva & A.M.G.Azevedo
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa29: 46 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748654
Common Names
- Muellera nitens
- Nitens Muellera
- Nitens
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Muellera nitens (also called Shining Muellera, among many other common names) is a shrub native to western South America. It is found in montane forests, from Colombia to Peru.
Uses & Benefits
Muellera nitens is used in traditional medicine as a diuretic, antispasmodic, and to treat digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Muellera nitens is a small, yellow-green pea-like flower with a white center. The seed is a small, brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two rounded cotyledons and long, thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Muellera nitens can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Very easy, larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
Where to Find Muellera nitens
Muellera nitens is native to South America, and can be found in tropical rainforests and lowland forests.
Muellera nitens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Muellera nitens?
Muellera nitens
What is the common name of Muellera nitens?
Shining Muellera
Where is Muellera nitens found?
It is found in the mountains of Central and South America.
Species in the Muellera genus
Muellera nitens, Muellera leptobotrys, Muellera fernandesii, Muellera fluvialis, Muellera denudata, Muellera filipes, Muellera graciliflora, Muellera grazielae, Muellera laticifera, Muellera longiunguiculata, Muellera montana, Muellera obtusa, Muellera torrensis, Muellera tozziana, Muellera variabilis, Muellera virgilioides, Muellera amazonica, Muellera broadwayi, Muellera burkartii, Muellera chocoensis, Muellera crucisrubierae, Muellera unifoliolata, Muellera campestris, Muellera fendleri, Muellera lutea, Muellera lutescens, Muellera monilis, Muellera nudiflorens, Muellera sanctae-marthae, Muellera sericea, Muellera tubicalyx, Muellera fragiliflora,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Ana Maria Goulart de Azevedo (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.G.Azevedo' in the authors string.
Marcos José da Silva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.J.Silva' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77114953-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Muellera nitens M.J.Silva & A.M.G.Azevedo: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.